Voluntary action will continue to be the predominant dismantler of barriers in Ontario’s built environment and landscapes ...

While property managers have traditionally relied on word of mouth to showcase a job well done, the fact is referrals often don’t provide enough new work to sustain or grow a business.

Pipe lining is the process of restoring the interior of a pipe to create a barrier between the pipe and water. It not only prevents pinhole leaks but protects ...

An employer may mean to provide its employees with fair employment contracts but when disputes arise, parties often disagree on the rights they ...

Engineering and life safety specialists are currently examining stairwell concerns in preparation for possible new or revised rules that would be introduced in the 2015 National Building Code.

Water spills, leaks and floods are a common occurrence that can have a costly impact on public and workplace safety and building operations.

Retraining in WHMIS will likely be required upon the introduction of the globally harmonized system for classifying and labelling chemicals.

Making the right flooring choice and then installing and maintaining it properly can result in years of durable service and significant cost-savings.

Industrial electricity incentive program applicants may be eligible for a 70 per cent discount on electricity costs in return for creating one new ...

Manitoba is the first Canadian province to mandate automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in specific facilities.

Hard-surface flooring is often selected because it’s practical. However, this doesn’t mean it's impenetrable. Here are five of the most common hard-surface floor problems and tactical solutions to resolve them.

Today, it’s not enough to understand building maintenance; property managers need to also understand the need to maintain a building’s supply of healthy air. And the best way to learn to combat poor indoor air quality is to follow these three ...

Sound masking technology distributes an engineered sound throughout a space, providing precise control over the background level. It is designed to mask human speech and also covers up or reduces the impact of other types of noises.

There are many inexpensive, preventative measures that building managers and residents can take to improve the air they breathe.

Interest rates have defied expectations and stayed low for the past few years but there is nowhere else for these rates to go but up. Further, consider the average age of much of Canada’s rental apartment stock. These buildings aren’t getting ...

It is the responsibility of employers to ensure the rules governing the use of social media are clear and widely understood. This means educating staff on a ‘responsible use of technology’ policy or code of conduct and ...

The oversupply of North American-sourced natural gas and sluggish domestic demand has the potential to alter the landscape of the office leasing market in Calgary. This shift could bring much needed space ...